Forklift Operator - Nightshift

IKEA Gruppe; Exeter; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

End of year gift

Family friendly policies

Job summary

IKEA Exeter is seeking full-time Night Forklift Drivers to join our Fulfilment Operations team. You’ll operate a forklift at night (00:00–10:00) to move stock to the correct locations in the warehouse, ensuring products are available for customers and colleagues.

The role requires forklift experience and a safety‑minded approach in a busy warehouse. We offer a 39‑hour week across 5 nights with occasional weekends, plus benefits and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience and safety-conscious approach in a busy warehouse.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload with keen attention to detail.
• Experience using technical equipment to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Motivated, efficient, and capable of working well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are available in your area with timely, accurate tasks.
• Operate a forklift and move goods around the warehouse safely around other machinery.
• Adhere to all safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for colleagues and customers.
• Use the forklift to pick pallets and transfer items from loading bay to the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome full-time Night Forklift Drivers to join our reliable Fulfilment Operations team. Shift times will fall between 00:00am midnight and 10:00am in the morning.

In this role, you’ll be essential in ensuring we have the right stock available in the right place in our warehouse. With attention to detail, you will safely operate a forklift to move products into our warehouse ready for customers and co-workers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date of employment will be 5th of September 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour with additional Forklift Allowance of £1.50 per hour.
• Additional nightshift allowance of £2.25 per hour when working between the hours of 22:00pm - 06:00am.
• 39 hours per week working 5 nights over 7 with alternate weekend working required. Working hours between 00:00 - 10:00am.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest-free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.

...as well as so much more!

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Previous Forklift experience required – We're looking for safety-conscious forklift operators with experience working in a busy warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organise workload efficiently, with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in using technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Efficient and motivated, capable of managing tasks with professionalism as well as collaboratively within a team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You ensure products are available to customers by ensuring tasks in your area are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate a forklift, and work around other heavy machinery, such as other forklift trucks, counterbalance, and pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a secure environment for both customers and co-workers.
• Using your forklift safely to pick palettes and move them from our loading bay to our warehouse.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many!

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!

We’re the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you’ve wonder who’s responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!